St. John's News
October 13, 2015 - Today the City of St. John’s released ‘What We Heard’ during the three-month budget consultation process. The document reflects key themes and priority areas identified by residents and other stakeholders.
“When we launched the 2016-18 Budget consultations in June our goal was to inform and educate the public about the budgeting process using a variety of media and multiple opportunities to engage,...
October 13, 2015 - Flags at City Hall and facilities are being lowered to half-mast today to recognize and give thanks for the life of Newfoundland and Labrador business leader and philanthropist, Mr. Paul Johnson.
Mr. Johnson was a trailblazer in the City of St. John’s and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. He was known for his many accomplishments and outstanding financial contributions to community projects through the Johnson...
October 09, 2015 - Lester’s Farm is holding its annual Pumpkinfest in support of the Recreation Experiences and Leisure Program (R.E.A.L.) program on Saturday Oct.17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15 per family (up to 5 members) or $3 per child and $5 per adult.
For safety reasons parking is prohibited on Brookfield Road, Pearltown Road and Conpro Street. Attendees are encouraged to use the Metrobus Park and Ride – your kids...
October 07, 2015 - Due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Monday, Oct. 12 all City offices and facilities, including the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will be closed. Please note the following:
Parking meter regulations will not be enforced
Access St. John’s front counter service will be closed, however the Access St. John’s call centre is available to residents 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling 311 or 709-754-...
October 06, 2015 - Effective immediately the Visitor Information Centre at 348 Water Street hours of operation are Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Effective Oct. 13 the Quidi Vidi Village Plantation at 10 Maple View Place will be open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
October 02, 2015 - On Wednesday, Oct. 7 learn more about how you can help protect your neighbourhood by attending the sixth annual Neighbourhood Watch Awareness Day from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Foran/Greene Room, City Hall.
Guest speakers will be on hand to discuss the importance of connections in our neighbourhoods and provide tools for working together to create stronger, safer and more engaged communities within the City of St. John’s....
October 01, 2015 - Between July and September 2015, the City of St. John’s worked closely with consulting engineers CBCL Limited and UPLAND Urban Planning and Design to carry out a comprehensive public engagement process about how to refresh Water Street. The results of the consultation process are now available online at engagestjohns.ca.
“Water Street is a cornerstone of our City and with the replacement of the 100 year old...
September 25, 2015 - On Tuesday, Sept. 29 the public is invited to attend a roundtable discussion as part of the engagement process for the development of the City’s Budget 2016-18. This is the final opportunity for input.
Since June, the City of St. John’s has engaged with the public online (engagestjohns.ca) and in person, to better understand what’s important to residents and other stakeholders as the city plans for its next...
September 22, 2015 - Today the City of St. John’s is hosting a civic reception for visitors from County Waterford, Ireland at Quidi Vidi Village Plantation. The group are in the province participating in events and activities as part of the Newfoundland Labrador Irish Connections (NLIC) - 2015 Gathering.
“I am thrilled to be here today, meeting with our guests who have come all the way from Ireland,” said Dennis O’...
September 14, 2015 - The City of St. John’s is currently planning for the replacement of century-old infrastructure beneath Water Street, a multi-year project that is expected to begin in 2016. In advance of the project, the City is asking residents, visitors and businesses to engage and share their opinions and ideas about how Water Street could be improved as this work is completed.
From Monday to Friday, Sept. 14 - 18, a design studio...